BH EXPERT 5.5 Review

BH EXPERT 5.5 Review

BH EXPERT 5.5 Review

Price: 1649 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • good value for money
  • superb geometry in this price range
  • rides excellent in the downhill
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the BH EXPERT 5.5 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 2000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 1649 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
619
619
628
647
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Reach
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-
397
423
435
456
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Top Tube Length
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-
580
607
622
648
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Seat Tube Length
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-
400
440
480
530
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
73,5
73,5
73,5
73,5
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Head Tube Length
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-
110
110
120
140
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Head Tube Angle
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-
68,5
68
68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
65
65
65
65
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Chainstay Length
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-
435
435
435
435
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Wheelbase
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-
1091
1121
1136
1164
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Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame Expert Alloy 7005 Butted,, Tapered Integrated Head
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Fox 32 Rhythm Remote
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore 6100 12sp
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT 8100 12sp
  • Crank Shimano MT510 , 175mm
  • Cassette Shimano Deore 6100 10/51
  • Chain Shimano Deore
  • Brake Set Shimano MT410 180mm
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims Race Face Aeffect TLR,
  • Front Hub Shimano MT400/410
  • Tires Front Maxxis Ikon 2.25
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Ikon 2.25
  • Saddle Prologo Nago RS
  • Seat Post BH SL 31,6mm 420mm
  • Stem BH SL 80mm, 31,8mm,
  • Handle Bar BH SL Top Flat 780mm,
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set SL 36/45º, tapered

Expirience with the BH EXPERT 5.5

Ludwig Döhl Do you want to ride your bike in light terrain? So does the EXPERT 5.5. We have checked all geometry measures and come to the following conclusion: the BH EXPERT 5.5 is a very balanced customer. The balanced seating position is likely to suite the taste of the majority of bikers. On climbs, the BH Racebike lets you sweat. Other bikes 1649 Euro climb better. The BH Racebike shows what its capable of in the downhill.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.